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Day Activities Framework for Adults

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 17:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 10:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council is spearheading a procurement process titled "Day Activities Framework for Adults." This initiative, categorised within the health and social work services industry, is focused on reinventing daytime activities for autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities. The service aims to provide high-quality, person-centred support that enables these adults to live fulfilling lives within their communities. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with notable engagement deadlines set for 1st July 2026. Located in Slough, UK, the buyer organisation is situated at Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, SL1 2EL. A framework agreement has been established as the procurement method, with communication and future notice dissemination planned for 4th January 2027. The contract period is scheduled from 1st June 2027 to 31st May 2030, with the potential for renewal extending to 2031, providing long-term opportunities for businesses.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on supporting adults with learning disabilities. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are especially encouraged to engage as the contract's framework supports these business models. By participating, businesses can contribute to reducing health inequalities and promoting ordinary family and community life. This tender offers a pathway to play a crucial role in long-term community integration and inclusivity, ensuring sustainable and value-for-money services. Engaging in this procurement process aligns with the strategic objectives of the Adult Learning Disability Strategy 2023–2028 and the Adult Autism Strategy 2024–2029, thus committing to social responsibility and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Activities Framework for Adults

Notice Description

Slough Borough Council is conducting Pre-Market Engagement to undertake the market's advice on the Daytime Activities provision and opportunities for autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities. A Day Activity is defined as a service or community activity provided for the purpose of delivering outcomes specified in an individual's support plan. Adult Social Care currently utilises both spot purchase arrangement and direct payments to meet the Care Act duty to meet the need for daytime activities. The intention is to recommission the Learning Disability and Autism daytime activities offer to ensure services are fit for purpose, aligned with current and future need and consistent with strengths-based, outcomes-focused practice. The recommissioned services will support adults to live well, independently and inclusively within their local communities, reducing inequalities and preventing escalation of need. The recommissioning supports delivery of the Adult Learning Disability Strategy 2023-2028 and the Adult Autism Strategy 2024-2029. The project aims to ensure Daytime Activities services are in place that deliver * high-quality, safe and person-centred support * enable adults to live fulfilling lives in their communities * ensure future provision supports adults to live healthier, safer and more independent lives. * ensure sustainability and value for money * promote ordinary family and community life * reduce health inequalities and social isolation

Planning Information

Potential Providers are to download the RFI questionnaire and return it via the e-procurement portal by the deadline. https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Login. Reference SBC - 039053.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056847-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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